St. Patrick School
under 1 mi Grades K-8 247 students 12.1 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Private schools in Larkspur, CA
3 schools in Larkspur itself and 23 more within 6 miles.
Larkspur private schools at a glance
Larkspur has 3 private schools of its own, and 23 more are within 6 miles. They are St. Patrick School, Chronos Academy and Marin Primary & Middle School. In Larkspur itself: 1 Catholic and 2 nonsectarian; 3 teach elementary grades and 0 teach high school. Counting the 23 nearby, there are 26 in all: 5 Catholic, 20 nonsectarian and 1 of other faiths; 21 teach elementary grades and 8 teach high school; 4 are Montessori. All of them are co-ed. 9 report membership in a school association, most often the National Catholic Educational Association (2023-24 federal survey). Of the 6 high schools that reported it, the typical one sends 98% of graduates on to a 4-year college (2023-24 federal survey). The typical school has about 164 students and 7 students per teacher (2023-24 federal survey). We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $29,400 to $49,030 a year, and the middle figure is $48,394.
5 Catholic
7 students per teacher, typical
Private schools in Larkspur (3)
Schools that give Larkspur as their address come first, then the 23 more within 6 miles. Closest schools first in each group. No school can pay to change its place in this list or its badge.
Affiliation, co-ed or single-sex, association membership and the share of graduates going on to a 4-year college come from the 2023-24 federal Private School Universe survey.
No school in Larkspur matches all of those.
Chronos Academy
under 1 mi Grades 1-8 18 students 4.6 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special program emphasis Co-ed
Marin Primary & Middle School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-8 199 students 5 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Nearby, within 6 miles (23)
Schools in other towns within 6 miles of downtown Larkspur.
No nearby school matches all of those.
Marin Catholic High School
under 1 mi Grades 9-12 791 students 14.1 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed 98% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-Transitional K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Terra Marin School
2 mi Grades PreK-8 60 students 2.9 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
St. Raphael School
2 mi Grades PreK-8 193 students 14.3 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
North Bridge Academy
2 mi Grades 2-8 82 students 4 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed
Marin Academy
2 mi Grades 9-12 459 students 7.9 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-9 164 students 10.9 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
The Branson School
3 mi Grades 9-12 370 students 6.7 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Grades K-8 597 students 8.8 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Marin Horizon School
3 mi Grades PreK-8 177 students 7 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Grades PreK-Transitional K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Irene M. Hunt School
3 mi Grades K-12 63 students 10.3 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed 0% to 4-year college
Oak Hill School
3 mi Grades Ungraded 52 students 7.4 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed
Grades K-8 254 students 6.6 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Brandeis Marin
4 mi Grades K-8 140 students 4.5 students per teacher Jewish Co-ed
St. Hilary School
5 mi Grades K-8 252 students 12.6 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Mark Day School
5 mi Grades K-8 386 students 9.9 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
St. Isabella School
5 mi Grades K-8 285 students 20.4 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 92 students 6.2 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
The Helix School
5 mi Grades K-12 43 students 3.9 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed
Grades PreK-6 96 students 5.6 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
All 23 nearby schools
| School | Grades | Students | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marin Catholic High School | 9-12 | 791 | <1 |
| Corte Madera Montessori | PreK-Transitional K | 1 | 2 |
| Terra Marin School | PreK-8 | 60 | 2 |
| St. Raphael School | PreK-8 | 193 | 2 |
| North Bridge Academy | 2-8 | 82 | 2 |
| Marin Academy | 9-12 | 459 | 2 |
| Marin Montessori School | PreK-9 | 164 | 3 |
| The Branson School | 9-12 | 370 | 3 |
| Marin Country Day School | K-8 | 597 | 3 |
| Marin Horizon School | PreK-8 | 177 | 3 |
| San Anselmo Montessori School | PreK-Transitional K | 7 | 3 |
| Irene M. Hunt School | K-12 | 63 | 3 |
| Oak Hill School | Ungraded | 52 | 3 |
| Mount Tamalpais School | K-8 | 254 | 4 |
| Brandeis Marin | K-8 | 140 | 4 |
| St. Hilary School | K-8 | 252 | 5 |
| Mark Day School | K-8 | 386 | 5 |
| St. Isabella School | K-8 | 285 | 5 |
| The New Village School | PreK-8 | 92 | 5 |
| The Helix School | K-12 | 43 | 5 |
| Montessori de Terra Linda | PreK-6 | 96 | 5 |
| Star Academy | 4-12 | 89 | 5 |
| Fusion Academy Marin | 6-12 | 23 | 6 |
Private schools
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Private school tuition near Larkspur
We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $29,400 to $49,030 a year, and the middle figure is $48,394. Each figure comes from the school’s own website, and we link it on the school’s page. Ask the others for their full-year price.
| School | Published tuition | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Marin Catholic High School | $29,400 | 2026-27 |
| Mark Day School | $48,394 | 2026-27 |
| Marin Country Day School | $49,030 to $51,760 | 2026-27 |
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Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there in Larkspur?
3 private schools give Larkspur as their address: St. Patrick School, Chronos Academy and Marin Primary & Middle School. Counting nearby towns, we list 26: 3 in Larkspur and 23 within 6 miles of downtown. Together they enrolled about 5,140 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest in Larkspur is St. Patrick School with 247 students. The largest within 6 miles is Marin Catholic High School with 791 students.
How much does private school cost near Larkspur?
We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $29,400 to $49,030 a year, and the middle figure is $48,394. Each figure was read on the school’s own website. Required fees can be extra and prices vary by grade, so check the school’s page for your child’s grade.
Does California pay for private school?
No state program pays private school tuition. No California program pays private school tuition, and the state has no tuition tax credit or deduction. Families rely on a school’s own financial aid and on privately funded scholarships.